Several weeks ago, three dear friends and I drove to Williamsburg, Virginia, for a late-summer reprieve—a chance to escape the heat and step away from the ordinary grind of everyday life.
While Williamsburg is steeped in history, we decided not to focus solely on its historic sites. Instead, we wandered beyond the familiar landmarks and made the culinary scene part of our adventure. We explored restaurants, tucked into colonial taverns, and sampled enough memorable dishes to begin creating our own little “foodie guide” to Williamsburg.
There is something wonderfully inviting about Williamsburg, where centuries-old streets encourage you to slow your pace and wander—from candlelit taverns echoing with the past to modern farm-to-table kitchens celebrating the flavors of today. Between leisurely meals, laughter, and time spent exploring with good friends, our getaway became less about checking destinations off a list and more about savoring the experience.
The Governor’s Palace (historically referred to as a palace due to its grand scale and splendor). Built between 1706 and 1722, but burned down in 1781 after the capital was moved to Richmond. As part of the Colonial Williamsburg restoration project the structure was reconstructed in the 1930s on its original foundations.
Colonial Reenactment’s
Saudade Tapas and Wine Bar
A cultivated spot for Mediterranean bites, the most delicious sangria, and the perfect way to ease into the evening, chatting with friends and sharing small plates {tapa} of farm fresh vegetables, cured ham, garlic shrimp, cheeses and the best pita bread.
Picturing Freedom: Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid at Hampton University
This exhibition was inspired by Dr. Edda Fields-Black’s award-winning 2024 book, COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War, which won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in History.
The showcase highlighted the events of June 1–2, 1863, when Harriet Tubman led 150 African-American Union soldiers from the Second South Carolina Volunteer Infantry and the Third Rhode Island Artillery up South Carolina’s Combahee River …… a phenomenal exhibition!!!
Legacy Park
There are sculpted figures in Legacy Park located on the Hampton University campus of individuals, who have worked and demonstrated support of the mission of academic excellence and character building in an outstanding manner.
Me sitting beside the Barack Obama sculpture in the park.
Kathleen
Stylish Heath 